IT is good to see on the letters page some concerns about the government’s expensive policy to introduce identity cards for each person. I think it is time for more people to contact their councillors and MPs to ask them to oppose the numerous insidious moves towards a Big Brother society.

In a recent report it was stated that 37 per cent of people in the UK feel frightened more often than they used to, and the constant government references to crime and acts of terrorism is contributing to people being anxious and in low spirits. Creating visible signs of security may make some people more fearful.